Flying Cupid
c. 1602
Annibale Carracci was a master of the Baroque era, known for bringing a lively, naturalistic energy to his figures. This playful sketch captures a chubby little Cupid mid-tumble, his limbs flailing in a delightful display of weightlessness. Drawn with warm red chalk, the soft shading gives the baby's skin a fleshy, realistic texture that was revolutionary for the time. It serves as a charming glimpse into the artist's process, likely a preparatory study for one of his grand ceiling frescoes where every playful putto was carefully planned.
- Technique
- red chalk
- Material
- paper
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